Master
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Introduction to Soil Science
The lecture introduces the basics of soil science to TropHEE students. The topic of the lecture are the definition of soil, the different soil components, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil genesis, soil systematics, soil functions and soil protection.
Soil Biogeochemistry 1
The module „Soil Biogeochemistry I“ includes a lecture part and a seminar part. Within the module, knowledge about biogeochemical processes in soils and soil pollution is imparted. The lecture “Soil Biogeochemistry” focuses on the teaching of advanced knowledge of soil science with a focus on the understanding of biogeochemical cycles and processes in soils. The parallel running seminar “Soil Pollution” has the objective to deal with soil degradation, different soil pollutants and their effects, risk assessments and legal basics as well as soil protection. Within the seminar you get the opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with all groups of soil pollutants and discuss current issues in global soil pollution and protection.
Soil Biogeochemistry 2
The module “Soil Biogeochemistry II” consists of two block courses, which take place in the semester break after the summer semester. Within the module, knowledge about biogeochemical processes regarding soil pollution and the investigation of those processes and effects with analytical methods are imparted. The field course “Soil Pollution, Remediation and Protection” deals with regional case examples of soil contamination and soil remediation. Other topics are soil protection measures, e.g., related to construction works, and legal requirements for remediation. In the laboratory practical course “Soil Biogeochemistry Lab Course”, students can work actively on actual research questions by applying state of the art analytical methods.
Soil Mineralogy
The module “Soil Mineralogy” includes a lecture on basic and advanced topics related to soil mineralogy. The learning objectives include the controlling factors of primary and pedogenic minerals in soils as well as their structure and geochemistry. Furthermore, functions of clay minerals for soil fertility, binding pollutants and soil organic matter stabilization are taught. Additional knowledge on analytical methods on clay minerals, pedogenic oxides and carbonates in combination with typical soils containing pedogenic minerals are introduced.